2023 Map of Poughquag

About this map

Whaley Lake and the surrounding highlands of the Dutchess and Putnam County line anchor this modern topographical study. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Pawling Mountain and Stormville Mountain, which separate the various valley settlements. The corridor of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the central ridges, passing near West Pawling and Depot Hill. Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial sites including Flagler Cem, Milltown Road Cem, and the Ballard Burying Ground Cem. These features, along with the Stormville Airport and communities like Poughquag, Holmes, and Ludingtonville, illustrate a landscape that maintains its rural character even as modern infrastructure like Interstate 84 passes through the southern reaches. Numerous small water bodies such as Ballard Lake, Sunset Lake, and Harmony Lake dot the valleys, feeding into systems like Fishkill Creek and Whaley Lake Stream.